- The departure of André De Ruyter exposes Eskom’s dysfunction.
- 2022 FIFA World Cup: France defeats Morocco in the semifinal
- DJ tWitch found dead in Los Angeles hotel
Eskom sabotage: How De Ruyter was undermined by new board, excluded from meetings, forced to resign – News24 (for subscribers)
André de Ruyter, who resigned as Eskom’s group chief executive, was reportedly sabotaged by the company’s board after its October appointment, with the chairperson failing to sign critical paperwork to aid in reducing load shedding, News24 reports. The article further states that shortly after Mpho Makwana was installed as board chair, De Ruyter gave him a document to sanction the purchase of 585 MW of electricity from existing suppliers. The document was never signed, and more capacity hasn’t been bought. “In the past week, De Ruyter has been excluded from crucial meetings and it has emerged the board and Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan have seemingly dealt directly with senior Eskom staff – bypassing the company’s chief executive.” Read more here
Mbappé-inspired France just to good for brave Lions of Morocco – TimesLIVE
In the World Cup semifinal at Al Bayt Stadium, France defeated Morocco, 2-0, despite Morocco’s grit and tenacity. According to TimesLIVE, Morocco’s wasted opportunities cost them dearly as they challenged the reigning champions. The Atlas Lions became the first African and Arab World Cup semifinalists. Read more here
Ellen DeGeneres DJ tWitch dies in apparent suicide – eNCA
The apparent suicide of DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss, as reported by Los Angeles media, has been confirmed by his wife. The DJ and dancer was found in a hotel in the city with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the entertainment website TMZ. Allison Holker, the 40-year-old man’s wife, reportedly contacted police out of fear for her husband. His body was found shortly thereafter. Read more here
Here are the top trending stories of the day.
Headline: Load-shedding reduced to stage 4 on Thursday, stage 3 on Sunday – TimesLIVE
Headline: SA’s electricity crisis | Fire breaks out at Matla Power Station – eNCA
Headline: Megan Thee Stallion & “BFF” Kelsey Harris Testimonies Differ in Trial Against Tory Lanez – Mefeater
Headline: Nomcebo Zikode takes Open Mic to court after it gets ‘Bayethe’ taken off streaming service – TimesLIVE
Headline: Kehlani ‘Sick To My Stomach’ After Alleged Sexual Assault By Fan – Huff Post
Weather: Severe thunderstorms and disruptive rain expected in parts of SA – News24
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